Entertaining Kids

 

Kids these days...it's all about entertainment and learning. I don't have kids of my own, obviously, but I sure do LOVE playing with and teaching the kids I know. Be assured that I am definitely looking forward to the day when I'll have the opportunity to be blessed with a few of my own, however, in the mean time, my friends and cousin's kids will do.

Take here my cousin/sister Mafile'o Ma'umalanga's daughter: Saraiah Tulunga Sika. She's 2-years old and just the cutest little girl. Because she's the little diva that she is, she pretty much runs things [most of the time].

After being away from her for so long, I just had to take some time to stop by and visit her, especially since she's been sick for quite some time. =(

 A couple of weeks ago, I bought some 24-piece puzzles at Wal-Mart for an activity I had and coincidentally, they were Dora the Explorer puzzles. Annnddd....as I'm sure you've guessed already, Saraiah LOVES Dora!

 

So, I sat down and proceeded to piece some of these puzzles together with her. While we were putting together the puzzles, Saraiah kept saying, "Dora, dora". With the help of her mother, she also was able to find/say "butterfly", "boots" and "flower". I love hearing kids speak and witnessing them grow intellectually. Aaaahhh...the icing on the cake!

 

We even had some original Mike and Ike's [my favorite candy] where she was able to start learning her colors. She's such a smart little girl and we all can't wait 'til she starts talking in full sentences. #excited!

Well, like I said earlier, she's such a diva and a great one at that. Ask Tulunga what bed time is and she'll probably give you a blank stare. Why? Oh...because this girl's a night owl. I don't know if that's a sign of a future partier, but only time will tell. Haha.

Seriously though, she really does stay up 'til the wee hours of the night and this is what happens--->

Yup...sleeping at church. haha. Does it look like she's folding her arms and closing her eyes for prayer??? Yeah...she's ready to make it through those early seminary mornings!!! haha.

Love, love, love this girl and children in general!!!

I love how entertaining kids is always a learning experience for them and for the adult in charge. I love the joy that kids bring to one's life. I love hearing memories of when I was a child and the things that I used to do that have my parents, grandparents and extended family laughing. I have the same memories of my younger cousins and of nieces and nephews.

I look forward to many more experiences of entertaining kids, them entertaining me in retrun and of all the joys I'll get to experience with the children I come in contact with in the future.